Category Archives: US Fish &Wildlife

Virginia citizens secure legal representation to insure Highland New Wind Development complies with Endangered Species Act

Posted on January 10, 2011 by morgan

Statement from VA Wind: A Final Attempt At Resolution:  Highland New Wind Development Confronts the Endangered Species Act Despite warnings from citizens, recommendations from natural resource management agencies, and the fact that a number of similarly situated wind turbine projects … Continue reading →

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Oakland Maryland resident takes Cumberland Times-News to task.

Posted on January 7, 2011 by morgan

We thank Mr. Eric Robison for allowing us to post his response to the Editors of the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News regarding their recent article “Which bat is which?” Letter to the Editor, I am responding to your article, “Which bat … Continue reading →

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Breaking! U of MD Chancellor punt might be a new Allegheny Treasures record!

Posted on December 12, 2010 by morgan

I’ve got to admit, it wasn’t exactly the ringing endorsement I had expected.  In fact, from the email I just received from the University of Maryland Chancellor, it appears recent newspaper reports of the University of Maryland playing a role … Continue reading →

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University of Maryland must insist wind developer partner will protect endangered species.

Posted on November 10, 2010 by morgan

The following was sent this evening via email to University of Maryland Chancellor William E. Kirwan Subject:  University of Maryland – US WindForce Power Purchase Agreement Dear Chancellor Kirwan, Recently, US WindForce LLC touted the signing of a 20 year … Continue reading →

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Maryland’s first wind farm set to begin publishing actual electricity production stats to justify its existence.

Posted on October 13, 2010 by morgan

Finally!  A US wind farm owner with the courage to put their performance where their mouth is! I have to give credit to Constellation Energy – the developer, Clipper Wind Power – the turbine manufacturer, and especially the American Wind … Continue reading →

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Due to “substantial public interest,” the US Fish and Wildlife Service extends Beech Ridge wind project public comment period.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by morgan

We thank Judy Rodd, Director of the citizen group Friends of Blackwater, for providing this publication in the Federal Register announcing the extension of the comment period relative to the “Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for Issuance of an … Continue reading →

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Save Western Maryland demands Garrett County wind farm comply with Endangered Species Act. UPDATE: NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS ADDED

Posted on July 3, 2010 by morgan

SAVE WESTERN MARYLAND For Immediate Release July 3, 2010 Press Release Save Western Maryland joined the Maryland Conservation Council and several concerned citizens on a June 23, 2010 letter providing official notice to Constellation Green Energy, LLC, Clipper Wind power, … Continue reading →

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Maryland Attorney General requires regulators to consider endangered species when permitting wind projects. Full text of opinion here.

Posted on March 24, 2010 by morgan

From the Cumberland Times:  Attorney general: Endangered species a factor in wind power — ANNAPOLIS (AP) — An opinion from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office says state utility regulators have to consider Maryland’s endangered species when deciding on wind power … Continue reading →

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“Endangered bat should preclude Garrett (County Maryland) wind farms.”

Posted on February 2, 2010 by morgan

Letter to the Editor of the Keyser, WV Mineral Daily News-Tribune: Mon Feb 01, 2010, 05:48 PM EST Mt. Lake Park, Md. – Endangered bat should preclude Garrett wind farms (Editor’s note: The following letter was written to the Garrett County … Continue reading →

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Wind development projects in Garrett County, Maryland must meet US Fish and Wildlife Service requirements for protection of endangered species.

Posted on January 15, 2010 by morgan

What follows is a letter written to Maryland DNR Secretary, John Griffin regarding the serious impact of industrial wind on endangered species in the highlands of Western Maryland.  We thank Mr. John Bambacus for his permission to post the letter … Continue reading →

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